As soon as I hit my 20s, my skin erupted in an angry mess of red spots around my chin and cheek area. But throughout my teenage years, I never had a problem, so this sudden occurrence of acne was mind-boggling. Before it happened, I didn’t even know it was a thing. If lockdown gave […]Read More
Fashion trends are known to come and go, generally operating on a 15-year cycle. Ever since women were allowed to have jobs we’ve had workwear, casualwear, and clothes for going out-out. But then in 2020, something unusual happened. Our need for office-appropriate attire went out of the window with the Coronavirus pandemic requiring businesses around […]Read More
My two remaining grandparents both passed away during my final year of university. My granddad at the very start, in October, my grandma at the very end, in June. It was the first time in my adult life that I really experienced loss. It was a shock to my system. My family lives in Germany, […]Read More
You’re probably aware of the physical response your body has to stress, be it nausea or sweating, you will likely experience some sort of involuntary response during times of pressure. And boy has 2020 been a year bursting to the seams with stress. So it is expected that you may have suffered more severe acne […]Read More
September was Polycystic Ovary Syndrome awareness (PCOS) month. Unfortunately, for the one-in-ten women affected by this serious genetic, hormone, metabolic, and reproductive disorder their symptoms will still be there long after September ends. PCOS can affect women in multiple ways. Symptoms include irregular periods, excess facial and body hair, severe acne, cysts in ovaries, and […]Read More
After three years, Holly Pittaway was finally able to come to terms with her sexual assault. This is her story.Read More
TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to mental illness (OCD; depression) and self-harm. Since their return to campus, students have faced mass isolations due to COVID-19 outbreaks in accommodation blocks. Students were already facing a dramatically different year. But the isolation and increasing social restrictions could also have a severe impact on their mental health. […]Read More
When I think of illnesses that are invisible, three words come to mind; misunderstood, misrepresented and disregarded. Many people believe that if you do not carry crutches or even show any signs of physical deformity, you are perfectly healthy. However, this is far from the case for most people. If you are ever struggling with […]Read More
Making the decision to go onto antidepressants was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Sitting in the doctor's office and realising my only option was antidepressants broke my heart. I was 15 at the time, going on a journey none of my peers were on. I couldn’t understand why my brain didn’t function like theirs. Read More
Experts say that climate change remains the biggest threat to our way of life. Just 11 years remain until damage caused by climate change becomes irreversible. Knowing this, many universities have taken steps to go green within their establishments. Green Universities To tackle climate change, measures are extensive, with universities like Bristol pledging to go carbon […]Read More
Reusable menstrual products are becoming more and more popular and with good reason. Not only do they skip many of the health risks associated with disposable menstrual products but, because one reusable cup can last for years after a one-off payment of around £20, they’re better for both the environment and for your bank account. […]Read More
There are worse ways to spend an evening than watching the gorgeous cast of Netflix’s new LGBTQ+ film The Boys In The Band. Based on Mart Crowley’s 1968 play, The Boys In The Band centres on Harold’s (Zachary Quinto) birthday, celebrated by his coven of friends: Michael (Jim Parsons), Donald (Matt Bomer), Bernard (Michael Benjamin […]Read More
Aghogho Ogunlesi is the founder and creative director of LeyeLesi, an innovative brand that focuses on sustainability and ethical luxury. Aghogho is Nigerian-American and currently lives in Edinburgh. LeyeLesi’s handbags are created in Lagos, Nigeria, and her jewellery is made in Kumasi, Ghana and Dakar, Senegal. When discussing her inspiration behind LeyeLesi, Aghogho talks about […]Read More
Is family a privilege or a right? Morgan Hartley unpicks the confusing nature of emotional wellbeing and setting boundaries with relatives.Read More
As we navigate our stressful lives, being able to switch off and feel like a child again is crucial to maintaining a healthy mind.Read More
